Senior Category Manager – 12mth mat coverUp to £60k + car allowance + bonusNorth of London. Ref: TL884283A key player within its category, our food manufacturing client is looking for a talented category management professional to drive the vision and strategic planning for one of the top 4 grocery retailers. This is a fixed term contract covering a 12 month maternity leave so we need someone able to start in role quickly.

Responsibility will be to both develop and implement the category strategy across a number of high heritage brands ensuring continued category growth. Working closely with the consumer marketing team to develop brand strategies and plans, the Senior Category Manager will also support the trade marketing team to prepare compelling sell in stories and in-store execution. We seek a proactive, entrepreneurial and insightful category management expert; someone able to identify category growth opportunities and compelling customer propositions. You will also be someone looking for a high profile, autonomous role where you will be responsible for influencing the business in terms of strategic direction for your customer.